NEWS RELEASE
GUELPH RIBFEST
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Rotary Club of Guelph Trillium’s annual fundraiser Ribfest is this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Join this weekend of delicious ribs, live music, classic cars, family rides and much more at Riverside Park, 709 Woolwich St. Guelph. Visit https://www.ribfestguelph.com/ for more details.
Our club brings together the community for a family friendly end of summer fundraiser every August and to date we have raised over $1.2 million for many worthwhile organizations and causes.
“Invite your friends and family all weekend long! We are excited to have more than ten bands, amazing classic cars, and lots of fun for the kids plus delicious BBQ. No admission fee or tickets to purchase, although donations at the door are appreciated. Your participation helps support amazing charities.” - Ribfest co-chairs Dan O’Donnell and Suzanna Geerlinks.
Join our ribbers - Billy Bones BBQ (Canada), Silver Bullet BBQ, Boss Hogs BBQ, Fat Boys BBQ, Smokehouse Bandits, Camp 31 and Bibb’s Texas BBQ. Enjoy their smokin’ hot menus.
Visit the family fun zone with the Magical Midway, Guelph Grotto, Guelph Storm, Guelph Curling Club and Cleo the Clown Entertainment. Fall back in love with classic cars at the annual Gregg Mitchell Memorial Show.
Live music starts at noon on Friday with Sandy MacDonald, and continues all weekend with Freshwater Funk, Symply Skynyrd, True Rodeo, Blues Synergy, The Killin' Time Band, FOG Blues & Brass Band, Wednesday Engine, Practically Hip, Group Therapy & The OCD Horns, Blackwater Trio, Kerosene Creek, and Tokyo
Giants.
Everyone is welcome but please leave your pets at home. There is limited public parking so take advantage of the free bike valet hosted by GCAT or the Saturday Bus Shuttle (limited times). Don’t forget your water bottle to use at the City of Guelph Water Wagon. Plan your visit today with our FAQ page.
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